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Medications for Pruritus

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
hydroxyzine 6.8 42 reviews for hydroxyzine to treat Pruritus Rx N N X
Generic name:
hydroxyzine systemic
Brand name:
Vistaril
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Benadryl Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diphenhydramine 8.0 4 reviews for diphenhydramine to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Brand names:
Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Banophen, Diphedryl, Allermax, Benadryl Children's Allergy, Complete Allergy Relief, Dicopanol, Diphen, Diphenhist, Dormin, Dytuss, Scot-Tussin Allergy, Siladryl Allergy, Silphen Cough, Twilite, Valu-Dryl, Vanamine PD
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
gabapentin Off-label 8.3 9 reviews for gabapentin to treat Pruritus Rx C N X
Generic name:
gabapentin systemic
Drug class:
gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Vistaril Rate Add review Rx N N X
Generic name:
hydroxyzine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hydrocortisone 8.3 4 reviews for hydrocortisone to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Brand names:
Cortizone-10, Ala-Cort, Anucort-HC, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquax-H, Beta HC, Caldecort, Cortizone-5, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hydroxate Gel, Hydroxym Cream, Hydroxym Gel, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, NuCort, Pandel, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Proctocort, Proctozone HC, Sarnol-HC, Texacort, U-Cort
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
doxepin 9.0 2 reviews for doxepin to treat Pruritus Rx B N X
Generic name:
doxepin topical
Brand names:
Prudoxin, Zonalon
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Benadryl Allergy 5.0 1 review for Benadryl Allergy to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cyproheptadine 10 1 review for cyproheptadine to treat Pruritus Rx B N X
Generic name:
cyproheptadine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ondansetron Off-label Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ondansetron systemic
Drug class:
5HT3 receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
ammonium lactate 9.0 2 reviews for ammonium lactate to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Brand names:
AmLactin, Lac-Hydrin, AmLactin Cerapeutic, Amlactin Ultra, Geri-Hydrolac, Kerasal AL, Lac-Hydrin 5
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
calamine 9.0 2 reviews for calamine to treat Pruritus OTC N N
Generic name:
calamine topical
Brand name:
Calamine Plain
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
side effects
Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cortizone-10 10 1 review for Cortizone-10 to treat Pruritus OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
diphenhydramine Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine topical
Brand names:
Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel , Itch Relief
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
pramoxine 9.6 5 reviews for pramoxine to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Brand names:
Sarna Sensitive, Gold Bond Anti-Itch, Pramox, Prax
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
AmLactin 9.0 1 review for AmLactin to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
lidocaine 5.0 1 review for lidocaine to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Brand names:
AneCream, Bactine, CidalEaze, DermacinRx Lidotral, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, Eha Lotion, Gen7T Lotion, Gen7T Patch, LidaMantle, Lidogel, LidoRx, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Lidozion, Lydexa, Medi-Quik Spray, Regenecare HA Spray, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ala-Cort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Anucort-HC Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Banophen Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
crotamiton 9.9 8 reviews for crotamiton to treat Pruritus Rx C N
Generic name:
crotamiton topical
Brand name:
Eurax
Drug class:
topical anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Diphedryl Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Eurax 9.8 6 reviews for Eurax to treat Pruritus Rx C N
Generic name:
crotamiton topical
Drug class:
topical anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ala-Scalp Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Scalp HP Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Allermax Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
AneCream Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Anusol-HC Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Anusol-HC Suppositories Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aquanil HC Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aquax-H Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bactine Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Benadryl Children's Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Beta HC Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Caldecort Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
CidalEaze Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Complete Allergy Relief Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cortizone-5 Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
DermacinRx Lidotral Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
DermacinRx Lido V Pak Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Dermtex HC Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dicopanol Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diphen Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diphenhist Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dormin Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dytuss Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Eha Lotion Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Gen7T Lotion Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Gen7T Patch Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Gynecort Maximum Strength Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
hydrocortisone / lidocaine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
Brand names:
Ana-Lex, AnaMantle HC, Radiaura Skin Recovery
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hydroxate Gel Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hydroxym Cream Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hydroxym Gel Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Itch-X Lotion Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Itch Relief Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lac-Hydrin Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
LidaMantle Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lidogel Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
LidoRx Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidotrans 5 Pak Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidozion Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Locoid Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Locoid Lipocream Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lydexa Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Medi-Quik Spray Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
NuCort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Pandel Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1% Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Procto-Med HC Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Proctocort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Proctozone HC Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Prudoxin Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
doxepin topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Regenecare HA Spray Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sarna Sensitive 10 3 reviews for Sarna Sensitive to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Sarnol-HC Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scot-Tussin Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Siladryl Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Silphen Cough Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Texacort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Twilite Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
U-Cort Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Valu-Dryl Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vanamine PD Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Xylocaine Jelly Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xylocaine Topical Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zonalon Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
doxepin topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Quin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
clioquinol / hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
AmLactin Cerapeutic Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Amlactin Ultra Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ana-Lex Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Anacaine Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
AnaMantle HC Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Benadryl Extra Strength Spray Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / zinc acetate topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Benadryl Original Strength Itch Stopping Cream Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / zinc acetate topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
benzocaine / menthol Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
benzocaine / menthol topical
Drug class:
mouth and throat products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
benzocaine 9.5 4 reviews for benzocaine to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Brand names:
Anacaine, Chiggerex, Dermoplast, Lanacane
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Calamine Plain Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
calamine topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
side effects
Chiggerex Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
clioquinol / hydrocortisone Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
clioquinol / hydrocortisone topical
Brand name:
Ala-Quin
Drug class:
topical steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dermoplast Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Geri-Hydrolac Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Gold Bond Anti-Itch Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Kerasal AL Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Lac-Hydrin 5 Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Lanacane 9.3 3 reviews for Lanacane to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
menthol Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Pramox Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Prax 8.0 1 review for Prax to treat Pruritus Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Radiaura Skin Recovery Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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